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Welcome To The House Of Genista @ Home Blog

Welcome to my blog.... This is were I will be posting about all the things that go on in my world. I will be sharing photos, information etc and anything else I find interesting. This blog is linked to my website The House Of Genista."Genista" is pronounced "Jennista" with a J but spelt with a G. I am a teddy bear artist. I design and create collectible mohair "Genista Bears", needlefelted bears and other animals. If you have an interest in seeing any of my work please check out this blog, my other blogs "The House Of Genista Bear Studio" or visit my website. Links for other blogs and website are below.... Please enjoy your visit with us and become a follower if you enjoyed your visit. Leave a comment, I'd love to hear from you....... Hugs Hillary Rose THE HOUSE OF GENISTA

Saturday 27 June 2009

"MacKenzie" A New Bear Cub In My Etsy Shop

I Have Finished A New Little Bear Cub Called "MacKenzie". He is A Sweet Little Teddy Bear Looking For A New Home. A Proper Little Character With A Cheeky Smile. Measuring Just 7 Inches In Height, He Has Been Lovingly Designed and Handstitched By Myself, Hillary Rose, From A Gorgeous Dense Mohair In Lovely Shades Of Black And Gold. MacKenzie Is Fully Traditionally Cotter Pin Jointed. Lovely Amber/Black Glass Eyes And A Cute Chocolate Brown Needlefelted Nose Enhance MacKenzies' Softly Sculpted/Needlefelted Face Which Has Been Felted From Co-ordinating British Lambs Wool. Co-Ordinating Felted Paw Pads. Poly/Pellet Filled. MacKenzie Comes To You Wearing His Lovely Gold Satin Ribbon And Teddy Bear Charm Around His Neck. Complete With H of G Hangtag, H of G Logo (On Right Paw Pad), H of G COA. A OOAK Collectible Teddy Bear From The House Of Genista "Genista Bears" Collection. If You Are Interested In Giving MacKenzie Or Any Of My Bears A New Home , Please Email Me.
I Have Many More Little Bears Planned And Already Created. They Will Make Their Debut Here On My Blog Before Going Onto My Website Or EBay. Hope You Enjoyed Meeting MacKenzie! Please Click On His Photo To Be Taken To His Listing In My ETSY Shop!

Friday 26 June 2009


Well, I have finally done it!!!! I have started my own blog. I have been thinking about it for some time and today I decided it's now or never!
You are more than welcome to visit my blog as often as you like and see my little creations, old, new and those under construction!
Email me if you would like to be notified when new "Genista Bears" become available or for any other information. My website has now been published. Please join my mailing list.
Thank You!

Welcome To The House Of Genista



HELLO, and a very warm welcome to The House Of Genista Blog and "Genista Bears", designed and handcrafted by myself, Hillary Rose. As a Teddy Bear Artist and Collector I take pride in offering Teddy Bears handcrafted from the finest quality materials with great attention paid to each individual creation. Commitment to quality is very important to me. Creating a Teddy Bear truly is a labour of love! It takes many hours to design and sew a Teddy Bear before you get to the hand-trimming, sculpting, adding highlights and choosing accessories to bring out the Great Big Bearsonality of each special creation, and it's this great attention to detail that makes each "Genista Bear"unique and highly collectible.
Traditional - Contemporary, Whimsical - Soulful, Primitive - Outrageous, "Something For Everyone"
The House Of Genista Collection consists of:
*Genista Bears (Mohair/Plush/Faux Fur Collections/Different Ranges)
*Genista "Felties"
*The Miniature World Of The House Of Genista
*Genista "Chenille" Bears/Animals
*Genista Bears "Knitted/Crocheted" Collection
*The Katie Rose Collection "Needle Felted Sculptures"

All "Genista Bears" are designed and made by myself - A wife, mother of two grown up daughters and devoted pet owner of a beautiful Yorkshire Terrier (Megan ), a Cross-Breed (Jasper ), several cats (Oliver/Olivia), an African Leopard Tortoise (Timmy), 2 Goldfish and a 25 year old Catfish (Perky). As a woman with limited interests LOL, I design Bears, make Bears and also collect them. I have been collecting, drawing and constructing Teddy Bears for many years. This has been a natural emersion from a life-long love of sewing and a passion for Teddy Bears. With an interest in anything artistic, designing, painting, floristry, and a great love for animals (especially Yorkshire Terriers), this makes a good combination for creating Teddy Bears. I love designing Teddy Bears as well as making them, so you will find a variety of styles and materials used throughout my "Genista Bears". My daughter Catherine also makes the occasional "Genista Bear".
Please Take a look at my bears on EBay: http://shop.ebay.co.uk/merchant/genistabears07
Please visit my website
Beary Hugs
Hillary Rose
The House Of Genista